Fact Sheet 2020-2021 Erasmus+ and Study Abroad Exchange Students Full Legal Name of the Institution The University of Lincoln ERASMUS+ code UK LINCOLN05 Organisation Number E10208995 (Erasmus+) University Website www.lincoln.ac.uk CONTACT DETAILS University of Lincoln – Centre for Global Opportunities Address Brayford Pool Lincoln LN6 7TS United Kingdom Phone +44 (0)1522 835018 E-mail Address for all nominations and For Erasmus students [email protected] enquiries For Study Abroad students [email protected] Departmental Website www.lincoln.ac.uk/global-opportunities Mrs Laura McCarthy International Mobility Manager and Erasmus Institutional Coordinator Global Opportunities E-mail: [email protected] Direct Phone: +44 (0)1522 835169 Mr Oliver Bakewell International Mobility Administrator (Incoming/Outgoing) Global Opportunties E-mail: [email protected] Direct Phone: +44 (0)1522 886345 FACTS ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY and CITY More than 250 undergraduate and postgraduate courses spanning the arts, World Class Teaching sciences, social sciences, and business are taught at Lincoln. and Facilities The University of Lincoln is ranked 17th in the UK (out of 121) according to The Guardian University League Table 2020. Hospitality, Events Management and Tourism is ranked No. 1 (out of 48 Universities) in the UK. The University has been awarded gold status in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF): the highest standard possible for delivering consistently outstanding teaching and learning for its students (2018). Since the University opened in 1996 approx. £300m has been invested in our campus facilities over the past 2 decades. The University of Lincoln is located in the heart of the historic city of Lincoln A Thriving Student and is today home to over 16,000 students from across 130 countries. Community The University features among the top 10 in the National Student Survey (NSS) for academic support, learning resources and teaching community (2018). Located in the heart of England in one of the UK’s great historic small Historic Location cities with over 2,000 years of history. The city of Lincoln was named as one of Britain’s 20 Best Cities by the Daily Telegraph newspaper in 2016 and also named the UK’s friendliest place by the Eden Project’s Big Lunch project. Easy access from campus to central rail station with connections to London (journey times approximately 2 hours) or to Edinburgh (approx. 4 hours). Lincoln Castle - a symbol of power through the ages and home to an original copy of the 1215 Magna Carta. Lincoln is the only place in the world where you can find original copies of both the 1215 Magna Carta and the 1217 Charter of the Forest. A great visitor experience with guided tours, medieval wall walk and Victorian prison. Lincoln Cathedral is arguably one of the finest gothic buildings in Europe and once the tallest in the world. William the Conqueror commissioned its building and it was consecrated in 1092. Lincoln’s Roman and medieval heritage blends together seamlessly with modern city living and the University’s main campus is situated in the heart of it all on the spectacular Brayford Pool waterfront. One of the UK’s oldest and most visited traditional Christmas market is held annually in the historic old quarter around the castle and cathedral. You can find more information about Lincoln at the tourist website http://www.visitlincoln.com/ EXCHANGE PROGRAMME INFORMATION Semester Dates* Autumn: 14/09/20 - 18/09/20 Welcome week (Orientation week) (Semester A) 21/09/20 - 18/12/20 Formal teaching 21/12/20 - 10/01/21 Christmas vacation * Please note these can vary 11/01/21 – 15/01/20 Examination week if applicable across each School/College, so Students do not need to return to Lincoln after Christmas if not sitting exams. please check with your host School Alternative assessment methods will be offered instead. See also: https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/ Spring: studentlife/termdates/ (Semester B) 18/01/21 – 26/03/21 Formal teaching incl. Orientation week 29/03/21 – 09/04/21 Easter vacation 12/04/21 – 30/04/21 Formal teaching resumes 03/05/20 – 21/05/21 Exams and assessments 21 May 2021 is last date of semester Please refer to either the webpage for your chosen programme of study, or contact Directory of Modules your Exchanges Administrator at your receiving School (department). English Language All incoming exchange students for whom English is not their native tongue are Requirements expected to have an English Language ability of CEFR Level B2 (for Erasmus+ students) or IELTS 6.0 overall (with no element under 5.5)* for study abroad students. (* IELTS 7.0 for Journalism). More information can be found here. With regard to CEFR level B2, we will accept either certification or a letter from the student’s Home Institution confirming the student’s English Language ability. Welcome (Orientation) Week Students are expected to arrive in time for Welcome Week, where they will enrol on the first day, and also be invited to attend a welcome talk and social networking event hosted by the Erasmus+ and Study Abroad Office. A campus tour, city tour and library induction will also take place during this week, events organised by the Students’ Union, Student Support Centre, Wellbeing Centre and other University bodies will be available during this week. See SU website for more details. Student Housing Information Students can apply online for University Accommodation (student housing) once their application has been processed and a student ID is issued (the student must ‘Accept’ their offer before applying for accommodation. Please visit our accommodation webpages. For Semester-Only students, there is usually a limited number of designated University student housing option available (most UK student housing is rented on full academic year basis), which is not confirmed until one month prior to the start of semester. Typical cost for University housing is £135-140 per week inclusive of private bathroom and shared kitchen, utilities and Wi-Fi. For details of these, and other more affordable private options in the city, please contact the Accommodation Office on +44 (0)1522 886231 or [email protected]. English Language Centre Enhancing Your Student Experience (ELC) Not only do we provide free of charge English language support to none native and Student Support speakers, but also cultural support too. Our ELC Department run courses in Essay Writing, Grammar for Academic Writing, Culture and Conversation, Presentation Skills and Critical Reading. Please check the ELC website for availability as classes may change each term. Students can register with the ELC once they have enrolled at the University and details will be given during the Welcome presentation. http://elc.lincoln.ac.uk/ Student Wellbeing and The University of Lincoln has the appropriate infrastructure for students and staff with information for students disabilities. However, it is important to note that the University should be informed with registered disabilities well in advance of the special needs of the exchange student or staff member by notifying our Wellbeing Service at [email protected]. General Notes Before students can enroll as a student at the University of Lincoln, and apply for student housing they need to: 1. Be nominated by their Home University with whom we have a bilateral exchange agreement, either under Erasmus+ or Study Abroad 2. Complete a formal online application from the University of Lincoln (see your “Welcome to the University of Lincoln” email for the application link). Deadlines for applications are: 30 June for Semester A or Full Year 1 November for Semester B (Study Abroad) 15 November for Semester B (Erasmus+) Nomination deadlines are usually one month prior to application deadline (see bilateral agreement for specific dates where applicable). Please note that students have no access to Blackboard before they are enrolled at The University of Lincoln, i.e. before they have arrived at the University of Lincoln and have enrolled in person on the first day of the semester. If there are any questions, please feel free to contact the Exchanges Administrator at your receiving School (department). Nomination/Application 1. Sending Universities to nominate potential exchange students via one of the Process following routes: i) For Erasmus students via Erasmus mailbox [email protected] ii) For non-Erasmus via Study Abroad mailbox [email protected] 2. When the nomination has been formally accepted, the Erasmus+ & Study Abroad office will send the student a link to the University of Lincoln online application form, together with application guidelines. 3. A module [course] catalogue will be sent to the student by the receiving academic School. 4. Students need to provide copies of transcripts and a copy of their passport in the ‘Additional Documents’ section of the online application form. 5. If the student has any questions relating to their application, they can email [email protected] (EU Students) [email protected] (Non-EU Students). The student may be asked to provide additional documentation if something is omitted from the online application form; this should be sent to the respective email address (above). 6. The Admissions Department will enter the student into the University management systems for enrolment, induction, timetabling and accommodation, and send an offer letter with Student ID. 7. The student must accept the offer before he/she can then apply for student housing at the University. Grading system % Honours Class Description 70% or over First Class Excellent 60%-69% Upper Second Class Very Good 50%-59% Lower Second Class Good 40%-49% Third Class Sufficient Less than 40% Fail Fail .